No developer will take CMB lorry station – Accra Mayor
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has assured drivers and traders at the Railways enclave near the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB) that their lorry station remains government property and will not be handed over to any private developer. The assurance followed a protest by drivers and traders on […]
Korle Bu reports 5,000 diabetes and 2,000 kidney cases in six months, warns of NCD surge
By Celestine Avi The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has raised alarm over the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), revealing that in just the first half of 2025, it recorded more than 5,000 complicated diabetes referrals and over 2,000 kidney cases. The disclosure was made during a needs assessment visit by the Administrator of the […]
Staffing crisis: Korle Bu reports high ICU nurse attrition
By Celestine Avi The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has expressed deep concern over the continuous loss of critical care staff, warning that the facility is losing an average of 50 intensive care unit (ICU) nurses each month. Neurosurgeon and Deputy Medical Director, Dr. Harry Akoto, described the situation as alarming, stressing that such high attrition […]
Ashanti observe partial lockdown in honour of late Asantehemaa
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti region experienced a partial lockdown from the daily routine of brisk socio-economic activities, movement and vehicular congestion, particularly in the Central Business District of Kumasi, the regional capital. This followed separate directives by the Regional Security Council and the Manhyia Palace for the smooth burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, […]
NAIMOS Task Force Storms Ankobra River in Major Anti-Galamsey Operation
Felix Cofie Security forces have intensified the nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, with a major operation launched along the Ankobra River in the Nzema East Municipality. The large-scale exercise, conducted on Wednesday, September 17, was led by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force in collaboration with the Western Regional Security Council, the […]
11 deported African nationals sue Ghana for alleged unlawful detention; Court to hear application on September 23
By: Barbara Kumah The Labour Division of the High Court in Accra has set Tuesday, September 23, to hear two ex-parte applications from eleven West African nationals, who have sued the government of Ghana over their deportation from the United States, alleging unlawful detention. The two applications, includes an interim injunction seeking to stop their […]
Sierra Leone Finance Minister explores gold sector partnership with GoldBod
By Magdalene Andoh The Minister of Finance of Sierra Leone, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. The visit centered on discussions about the remarkable success of GoldBod, Ghana’s gold management and trading initiative, and how its model could be […]
Human Rights Committee visits alleged witches’ camp to push anti-witchcraft bill
By Valentia Tetteh The Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights, in collaboration with Amnesty International Ghana, has embarked on a three-day working visit to alleged witches’ camps in the Northern Region to assess living conditions and advocate for the speedy passage of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2025, popularly known as the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill. […]
Air India crash victims’ families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
The families of four passengers who died on an Air India jet that crashed in June have filed a lawsuit in the US against planemaker Boeing and aircraft parts maker Honeywell, accusing the companies of negligence. The lawsuit filed Tuesday, and seen by the BBC, said faulty fuel switches caused the accident and accused the […]
Cardi B expecting fourth child with NFL star Stefon Diggs
By Prinscilla Bulu American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, professionally known as Cardi B, has announced that she is expecting her fourth child with her partner, Stefon Diggs. The announcement was made during an interview with the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) on September 18, 2025. Stefon Diggs is an American professional football wide receiver for the […]
Accra at 148: From colonial capital to Ghana’s beating heart
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Accra, Ghana’s vibrant capital, is marking 148 years since it officially became the seat of administration in 1877. From its beginnings as a coastal Ga settlement, through the upheavals of colonialism, to its role today as the economic and cultural powerhouse of the nation, Accra’s journey is one of resilience, […]
Tokyo 2025: Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah clears 1.92m to reach high jump final
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah has made history by qualifying for the final of the women’s high jump at the World Athletics Championships. She placed ninth in the qualification round after clearing a height of 1.92 meters, earning her a well-deserved spot in Sunday, September 21, 2025, highly anticipated final. Yeboah’s […]
Selina Boateng to mark 22 years in ministry with ‘Throne Room Experience’ concert
By Prinscilla Bulu Ghanaian gospel singer Selina Boateng has announced her upcoming event, Throne Room Experience, scheduled for September 21, 2025, at the James McLean Worship Centre. The concert forms part of celebrations marking her 22-year journey in ministry and is themed “Throne Room Experience.” According to the Singer, the vision behind the programme is […]
Afenyo-Markin backs 24-Hour Economy and Big Push policies, urges youth to lead Ghana’s future
By: Valentia Tetteh Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed support for the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a potential driver of job creation and economic transformation if implemented effectively. Speaking at the launch of the Young Commons Forum at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mr. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the […]
